70s Spots: Duracell Batteries & Jarman Shoes (1978)

“The copper-top battery.” Today, we’re throwing it back 40 years to 1978. First, take in a commercial from March ’78 for Duracell batteries. Second, a spot for Jarman shoes featuring Eddie Barth as a friendly road worker. Duracell Batteries Commercial … Continue reading

70s Spots: Bumble Bee Tuna & La Pizzeria Pizza (1978)

“It’s so good you can eat it plain.” Two 1978 snack choices in the kitchen today. First up, a simple, straight forward spot for Bumble Bee Tuna from June ’78. Second, a La Pizzeria frozen pizza spot from September ’78 … Continue reading

70s Spots: Alka-Seltzer ‘Big Mistake’ (1972) & ‘Binaca Blast!’ (1974)

“The blast with taste.” Two mildly humorous medicinal commercials for you today. First, we have a November 1972 spot for Alka-Seltzer featuring a regretful fellow in a deli. Second, a sleepy slouch wakes up with a shot of “Binaca Blast” … Continue reading

70s Spots: Hamburger Helper & Morton Lite Salt (1974)

“You can get tired of hamburger – but you’ll never get tired of Hamburger Helper.” Here’s a pair of commercials that aired in February 1974 and may have been produced a bit earlier in ’73. First, a spot for Hamburger … Continue reading